Men willingly believe that which they wish to be true. - Juvenal

"Men willingly believe that which they wish to be true."

Juvenal Truth

Poet Satirist Ancient Rome 60–130

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"Bread and circuses - that is what the people desire."

"Nothing is so unbelievable that oratory cannot make it acceptable."

"Who will guard the guards themselves?"

"Honesty is praised and starves."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."